Description
Comforting stir-fried Chinese chicken and broccoli recipe delivers authentic Asian flavors with tender meat and crisp vegetables. Home cooks can quickly prepare this classic dish, enjoying restaurant-quality results in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- 12 oz (340 g) broccoli florets, about 3 cups
- ¾ cup (120 g) onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, about 1 tbsp
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce, low-sodium
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, pure
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped, packed
- ¼ tsp salt, kosher
- ¼ tsp pepper, coarse black
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Soy Glaze Preparation: Combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and maple syrup in a microwave-safe container. Heat until warm, then whisk in corn starch to create a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Chicken Searing: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season chicken pieces with kosher salt and cook until golden-brown on all sides, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 1-2 minutes, releasing their fragrant essence.
- Glazing and Combining: Pour the prepared soy glaze into the skillet with aromatics, allowing it to simmer and thicken. Return the chicken and add broccoli florets, coating everything thoroughly in the savory sauce.
- Final Cooking: Stir-fry the chicken and broccoli for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the broccoli remains tender-crisp and fully infused with the glaze.
- Serving: Plate over steamed rice or quinoa, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Glaze Perfection: Whisk corn starch thoroughly to avoid lumps and achieve a silky smooth sauce with glossy finish.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high heat to develop golden-brown chicken crust without burning or drying out meat.
- Aromatics Magic: Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger quickly to release maximum flavor without causing bitter undertones.
- Broccoli Crunch: Stir-fry broccoli briefly to preserve vibrant green color and maintain desirable tender-crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg